I have taken part in the last couple years events, with varying amounts of output, but its always great to be part of the global challenge, no matter where you are placed at the end. There are some painters out there who can churn out vast quantities of quality figures, that I could only dream of matching in output, so for me its not about the winning, just taking part...

Whilst our northern cousins can take solace in the poor weather and long dark evenings, that are thus perfect for guilt-free indoors hobby painting, the challenge is exactly that for those of us in south enjoying the summer weather. But I guess that is in effect part of our challenge too, finding the time to squeeze in some time when possible at the painting table - almost praying for a wet weekend! ;-)

This year, Curt has widened the subject matter allowable to include sci-fi and fantasy, and that I think is a great thing, which I openly applaud! Nice one Curt - we are really in for a visual feast of varied submissions! And I can't wait to see what starts rolling in... you are going to have your hands full judging this lot my friend. But no doubt you have a few years practice under your belt to know how this is all going to run...

For myself, well I have a few things lined up as potential entry material... as always there will be 15mm Flames of War... also I have yet to start work on my Requiem Empire of the Dead figures... there are still 'tons' of LOTR/Hobbit figure backlogged stashed away to do... and there are some Foundry Saxons that are scheduled for possible SAGA service... So lots of scope for the paint brush...

However, a couple of caveats to my potential output... I still want to make more terrain for my Victorian London board for EotD, and that is time consuming work and beyond the scope of the challenge... on top of which, my father is visiting with us, from the UK, for a month over January/February, which typically will mean family activities together, and evenings chatting and imbibing a dram or three of whiskey... my liver has been in forewarned!

But that all said and done, we will do what we can!

So what my real output will finally be, it's hard to judge, but I have set myself a nominal challenge score of 600 points. Its at least, something to aim for!

Good on you Scott - look forward to your output. So much harder for us down in the Southern Hemisphere as it is over summer when we all want to go our and do fun things! Still, nothing like a committment to something like this to get you going. I have been working the brushes recently, so am about to post some photos of my latest stuff. Was thinking an Empire of the Dead tournment would be fun as well - with you guys up the coast and us down here we could have more than enough numbers.

Scott, I hope that you have such a great time with your Dad's visit that you just barely make your painting goal . . . and I wish similar good luck to all of the other participants. May "real life" be wonderful for all of you (and my you still manage to make your goals.

Thanks Curt - I kinda have a plan this time, or at least, have decided to spend the time between now and start of the challenge to just prepping and undercoating models, rather than just just keep working away in my normal way, one 'project' at a time. I just finished some Begleit Tank Escorts (here; http://kapitifowgamers.blogspot.co.nz/2013/11/begleit-tank-escorts.html) to clear the painting table, and finished putting together a set of five PSC tanks, but they'll await paint till the Challenge starts. Last night I prep'd another pack of Begleits and started on my 155 Howitzer battery... I rather like doing the Begliets as the dismounted group, reminds me of Steiner's little band of scouts (Cross of Iron - a fave movie of mine), which will be nicely in tune with your Peckinpah theme! :-) After that I'll probably start prepping my EotD Requiem stuff, and I'll give the Foundry Saxons a look over...

Good luck on the Challenge Scott! We have a similar issue here in Phoenix. The Summer is brutally hot, so the year end holidays are when it is finally nice to be outside. That coupled with holiday travel (all of our relatives live in California) will make December dicey for output at best. I just had to jump on the challenge when I read that sci-fi and fantasy were allowed this year. I'm just hoping to motivate myself and not be too much of an embarrassment painting wise.

Thanks Sean, of course I hadn't considered that (my Northern hemisphere experiences mostly being the North of England - hardly tropical in the summer!) , too much of a good thing I guess? Glad to hear you have joined us, and yes the broader scope of the challenge will have a much wider appeal to participate in, and I guess in audience too!

Blimey, nothing like setting yourself a challenge. I'm sure you'll withstand the painful draw of sun, beer and good company in favour of dark little rooms and toy soldiers! I'd join in however my painting speed is really not up to it, I'm more of casual observer of this kind of event. However good luck all, long live the hobby.

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Long time gamer, starting with D&D basic set, as a pre-teen, way back in early 80's, though I no longer find time for RPGs. Now mostly a war-gamer and miniature painter and terrain maker. I am not the best table top tactician, but enjoy all the hobby offers; painting, terrain making and gaming.

Huge fan of Tolkien and MiddleEarth, and after LOTR movie trilogy was released, visited NZ with my wife Tracey. Liked it so much we emigrated there in '05. We have two great kids Chris and Becky.

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In terms of gaming and figure collecting I prefer the 28mm scale for just about all periods; ancients, medieval, pike and shot, horse & musket, WWII and fantasy/Sci-Fi. Its just a nice size figure to paint, for the detail without being excessive in size, nor too fiddly to handle.

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